Welcome

Welcome!

The Southern California Association of Camera Clubs is a PSA council member and provides logistical services and competition space for our member clubs which comprise some of the oldest and most competitive clubs in San Diego county. We organize and promote competitive photography through our Member Clubs and provide facilities and galleries for clubs to meet, educate and display their work.

We encourage you to join one of our Member Clubs!

Our Members’ Photographic Work

Fallen Beauty by Laine Gonzales of Fallbrook Camera Club, the 2024 Nelson Award Winning Image

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Calendar of Events

Aug
20
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Exhibition @ Photographic Arts Building
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Darkroomers Monthly Exhibition @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Join Darkroomers’ for their regular monthly exhibition.

Darkroomers members submit their printed photos for critique; accepted photos hang in Darkroomers gallery at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park for 2 months and are eligible for Interclub competition and Darkroomers year end competition.

Aug
26
Tue
Tuesday Morning Monthly Workshop @ Photographic Arts Building
Aug 26 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Tuesday Morning members use both film and/or digital cameras and are interested in general photography techniques and the sharing of our images. We are a non-competitive club and have no judged events.

Members and Guests are encouraged to join a monthly photography field trip in the San Diego area. This outing usually takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Location and times will vary and are announced at the regular club meetings.

Sep
3
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Meeting @ Photographic Arts Building
Sep 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Darkroomers Monthly Meeting @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Join Darkroomers for their regular monthly meeting. Meetings usually cover club business and have a program such as lectures, workshops, demonstrations and occasionally a competition. Check the Darkroomers website for detailed information about the event.

Topics change from month to month.

Sep
6
Sat
Darkroomers Weekend Workshop: Lighting on Location @ Photographic Arts Building
Sep 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Darkroomers Weekend Workshop: Lighting on Location | Mastering One-Light Portraits Outdoors

Join members of the Darkroomers Photographic Club and San Diego Portrait Club for a collaborative portrait photography workshop focused on using off-camera flash in outdoor environments. This hands-on session is designed to help photographers improve their understanding of lighting on location using a simple, portable one-light setup.

The workshop begins with one hour of classroom-style instruction at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park, followed by two hours of guided shooting with a professional model in the park.

Topics Covered:

  • How to balance flash with ambient light for natural-looking results

  • Working efficiently with a single light source

  • Choosing and positioning modifiers

  • Exposure settings and practical shooting tips

Workshop Details:

  • 📅 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

  • 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  • 📍 Location: Photographic Arts Building, Balboa Park

  • 💵 Fee: $20 per person (fees go directly to the model)

  • 👥 Attendance Limit: 10 participants

  • 🔒 Eligibility: Open to members of Darkroomers or San Diego Portrait Club only

To learn more about joining the Darkroomers Photographic Club, visit: https://www.darkroomers.com/about/membership/

Sep
17
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Exhibition @ Photographic Arts Building
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Darkroomers Monthly Exhibition @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Join Darkroomers’ for their regular monthly exhibition.

Darkroomers members submit their printed photos for critique; accepted photos hang in Darkroomers gallery at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park for 2 months and are eligible for Interclub competition and Darkroomers year end competition.

Sep
20
Sat
Poly Photo Club Macro Workshop @ Photographic Arts Building
Sep 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Poly Photo Club Macro Workshop @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Rick Wiley will be conducting a workshop on macro photography of various table top subjects.

Sep
23
Tue
Tuesday Morning Monthly Workshop @ Photographic Arts Building
Sep 23 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Tuesday Morning members use both film and/or digital cameras and are interested in general photography techniques and the sharing of our images. We are a non-competitive club and have no judged events.

Members and Guests are encouraged to join a monthly photography field trip in the San Diego area. This outing usually takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Location and times will vary and are announced at the regular club meetings.

Oct
1
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Meeting @ Photographic Arts Building
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Darkroomers Monthly Meeting @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Join Darkroomers for their regular monthly meeting. Meetings usually cover club business and have a program such as lectures, workshops, demonstrations and occasionally a competition. Check the Darkroomers website for detailed information about the event.

Topics change from month to month.

Oct
11
Sat
Darkroomers Weekend Workshop Series @ Photographic Arts Building
Oct 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Darkroomers Weekend Workshop Series @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Join the Darkroomers Photographic Club for their Weekend Workshop Series.  Topics vary and workshops are held every other month in the Photographic Arts Building.

Visit Darkroomers on line at darkroomers.com for more information

Oct
15
Wed
Darkroomers Monthly Exhibition @ Photographic Arts Building
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Darkroomers Monthly Exhibition @ Photographic Arts Building | San Diego | California | United States

Join Darkroomers’ for their regular monthly exhibition.

Darkroomers members submit their printed photos for critique; accepted photos hang in Darkroomers gallery at the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park for 2 months and are eligible for Interclub competition and Darkroomers year end competition.

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